"So—the crux of the matter actually lies with Uchiha Shisui?" Inoichi Yamanaka sighed with feeling, then remembered that Ino probably didn't know who Uchiha Shisui was, and explained: "Uchiha Shisui is a teenage genius of the Uchiha Clan, possessing the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan—an eye only Uchiha Madara had before!"
Ino asked: "Then, what is Uchiha Shisui's stance? Also, based on existing evidence, what level has his strength reached?"
Regarding Uchiha Shisui's "stance"—his loyalty to the Hokage and the Village—and his "strength"—being a master comparable to a Kage-level shinobi—Ino had "browsed" some of this in her "previous life."
But—for a real world, such information gleaned from manga fanfictions and fan discussions undoubtedly cannot be used as supporting evidence. Blindly believing something without investigation and verification, how is that any different from "suicide"?
"Currently, we lean towards believing there is a small possibility that his heart is with the Village, that he wants to resolve the conflict between the Village and his clan..."
"And the large majority of possibilities?"
"Feigning allegiance, while actually looking for an opportunity. To seize a chance to eliminate the Hokage and deliver the decisive blow during the Uchiha Clan's rebellion. As long as the Village is instantly thrown into a state of leaderlessness, the Uchiha can use the Public Security Division to quickly take control of Konoha. Currently, most people also tend to believe this possibility more..."
Ino gave an "Mhm" but didn't speak further, just listened as Inoichi Yamanaka continued.
"As for his strength... it's formidable! He already earned the title 'Shisui of the Body Flicker' on the battlefield earlier. And at that time, he was only about four or five years older than you are now... His body is currently developing, right in adolescence, a period of rapid strength growth—currently, he probably hasn't even reached the peak of his great power... So, no matter how highly you think of the level of his strength, it wouldn't be an exaggeration!"
...The father and daughter walked a long distance, finally leaving the sea of flowers, and Ino gave an answer that wasn't quite an answer!
"Any group—as long as it is not responsible to a single person, but to a group of people—cannot make decisions and judgments based on 'I think,' 'I believe,' or 'I feel'!"
Inoichi Yamanaka nodded and said, "Correct, exactly so..."
"The Uchiha Clan holds a special significance for Konoha—Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara pacified the warring states era and founded Konoha. In fact, the Uchiha Clan are the rightful successors to the Hokage position of Konoha, or rather, the clan with more qualification than any other family."
"Due to certain reasons, Senju Hashirama became the First Hokage, so the Second Hokage should have actually been an Uchiha—"
"But the Second Hokage was Senju Tobirama."
Konoha's history is not long, yet this history from over fifty years ago still feels awkward and difficult to digest—
Konoha is not without history, nor does it lack historical records, but it lacks people who look at that history.
Inoichi Yamanaka knew some things about the First and Second Hokages, but regarding the relationship between the Uchiha Clan and the Hokage position, he was not clear. They hide in the corners of history, so inconspicuous, and thus are understandably overlooked by people.
"The First and Second aren't the big problems. The real problem lies with the Sandaime—the Sarutobi Clan... what right did they have?"
"In the clan's historical records, it's said that Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Uchiha Kagami, Homura Mitokado, Utatane Koharu, and Akimichi Torifu were all guards for the Second Hokage. When the Second Hokage was mistakenly surrounded by the troops led by Kinkaku, with slim chances of survival, the Second Hokage willingly stayed behind to buy enough time for the six to escape... This is hailed as the best practice of the will of fire, a senior burning himself to protect the juniors with his life..."
"Afterwards, the Sandaime became Hokage. The guards all said it was the Second Hokage's dying wish—actually, whether it's true or not isn't important."
Because the Uchiha Clan was not convinced—no matter how you look at it, it shouldn't have been Hiruzen Sarutobi's turn. Clearly, they were the ones who founded Konoha together with the Senju!
After explaining the historical reasons, Ino returned to the present, "If they didn't have sufficient power, then of course they would swallow their anger! But, possessing sufficient power, why should they swallow their anger?"
Ino's voice was childish, yet domineering: "What I myself lost, now that I have the power, of course I want to take it back!"
Inoichi Yamanaka looked at Ino, repeating her words:
"What I myself lost, now that I have the power, of course I want to take it back!"
Hearing these words gave a very satisfying feeling.
Taking back what belongs to you.
It's also very resolute!
There is no more justifiable reason than taking back what once belonged to you!
..."The Uchiha Clan staging a coup is inevitable. Because history is a legacy; possessing a legacy means possessing memory—and therefore, there are some things more important than life itself! It's something that binds a clan, that binds a nation."
"Konoha, in response, essentially has only three methods!"
One, choose the most stable, least sacrificial method of drinking poison to quench thirst. Eliminate Uchiha Shisui—as long as this exceptionally powerful Uchiha rising star is gone, losing the support of the Mangekyo Sharingan, the Uchiha Clan will settle down. In the future, be careful about how the Uchiha Clan is used, keep the clan's power level at the Three-Tomoe level and below, and there won't be a risk of rebellion anymore.
But people aren't preset programs. Exactly which step goes wrong, one day suddenly producing a Mangekyo Sharingan, only heaven knows.
Two, completely eradicate the Uchiha Clan... As long as the people who create this problem are gone, then the problem is solved.
Three, let an Uchiha become Hokage once!
Ino said: "No matter how fiercely the current meeting debates, the handling method for this matter will definitely be the first one—because it's the most stable. Within a system, if there is a method that is stable but has future consequences, and a method that is unstable but solves the problem permanently, the people within the system will always choose the stable method..."
Inoichi Yamanaka asked: "Why?"
Ino said: "Because, instability itself means the system is likely to collapse. That is fatal!"
Ino predicted the handling method Konoha's administrators would choose for this coup, and similarly predicted the final outcome.
Uchiha Shisui is doomed—
Whether for the Village or for the Uchiha, Uchiha Shisui not existing—that is very important!
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